Making Room

I have a confession to make.  The past few years I have tried to be very intentional about how I spend my time during this season. Let's be honest...things can get crazy. And since I've come to know Jesus more deeply my heart has longed to make this season more about Him and less about me and my to-do list. However, EVERY year, around this time, I freak out. Mostly in my head, but sometimes in ways visible to others. Yesterday was my freak out day. I actually texted my husband with a list of a all that I needed to get done in the next few days. That feeling of being overwhelmed and panicky had crept in.

The truth is, even when we are intentional with our time, the busyness of this season  can get the best of us.  I have to constantly be on guard and remind myself to focus on the reason I celebrate in the first place: Jesus, Immanuel, God is With ME! And the best way for me to remind myself of this? MAKE ROOM. Make room in my routine to sit, read, pray and reflect. Make room in my day to take a 10 minute walk outside, take in the fresh air, and listen for God. But we have to MAKE room, it doesn't just happen on its own, does it?

Jesus came to change the world, to flip everything that was expected completely on its head and show us love in a way we never would have dreamed up ourselves. Friends, Jesus came to change the world, but has he changed YOUR world? Has He changed the way you spend your time? Has He changed the way you view people? Has He changed the way you view your trials? Has he changed the way you look at times of waiting? Has he changed how you view yourself?

Make room. Make room in your life and heart for Him to change not just the world, but YOUR world. This takes time, intentionality, and in many cases a firm and steady grip on the peace He offers when the world all around us wants us to do MORE.

As you make room in your life to draw near to Jesus this Christmas, it is our prayer that you allow Him to take up residence in your heart, and change your world completely. Take time to enjoy the song below and reflect on its amazing words and message. 

"And I will give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit in you. I will take out your stony, stubborn heart and give you a tender, responsive heart." Ezekiel 36:26
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